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RICS consultation to tackle dysfunctional PI insurance market

RICS has launched a consultation to tackle problems about current risk and pricing in professional indemnity insurance (PII) in the UK valuation sector that are creating market dysfunction.

Monday, 23rd January 2012 Read more
 

Does your block need terrorism insurance cover?

Nigel Feast dispels some misconceptions about one of the most misunderstood aspects of residential building insurance.

Wednesday, 18th January 2012 Read more
 

Issue 57 Pull-out Insurance Guide

Issue 57 Pull-out Insurance Guide

Download your essential guide to block insurance.

Tuesday, 22nd November 2011 Read more
 

Tragedy Averted in St. John's Wood Block Fire - Exclusive Photos

Tragedy Averted in St. John's Wood Block Fire - Exclusive Photos

In the early hours of this morning a fire broke out in South Lodge, a block of flats in affluent St. John’s Wood, London managed by Parkgate Aspen.  Eight fire engines and over 40 firefighters attended the blaze, which took approximately two hours to get under control.

Wednesday, 26th October 2011 Read more
 

Legal costs protection

Legal costs protection

There has been a steady growth of actions within the Leasehold Valuation Tribunals since the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act of 2002.

Friday, 9th September 2011 Read more
 

Why insurance premiums are set for an increase

Why insurance premiums are set for an increase

Solvency II is the biggest regulatory challenge currently facing European insurers and replaces 13 existing EU insurance directives. EU member states must transpose Solvency II into their own national laws and insurers must show that they meet all of its requirements by 31 October 2012.

Friday, 15th July 2011 Read more
 

Is your block under insured?

Is your block under insured?

BUILDING REINSTATEMENT VALUATIONS (BRV’s) are often overlooked by property owners, who may wrongly assume that building costs rise or fall in line with inflation. This is not so and a more accurate method of establishing the true cost of rebuilding is to have the property reassessed periodically.

Monday, 21st December 2009 Read more
 

THE POLICY MOST OFTEN FORGOTTEN

Why flat owners should not forget their personal property..

Monday, 1st December 2008 Read more
 

Keeping your flats secure

James Hall at Lampier offers his company’s view on the policies you may need. 

Monday, 1st December 2008 Read more
 

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Events

Fire Safety in Flats Conference

Fire Safety in Flats Conference on 8th March 2012, at The Congress Centre, London.

An essential briefing on your responsibilities and liabilities as property managers and landlords of residential blocks.

Alep 2011 seasonal drinks reception

Over 120 members and non-members attended the ALEP Seasonal Drinks Reception in December 2011 for a festive evening of networking with their enfranchisement colleagues.

BLOCK INSURE NEWS ON THE BLOCK PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AWARDS 2011-12 WINNERS ANNOUNCED

The winners for the Blockinsure News on the Block Property Management Awards 2011-12 have been announced!

Please register for here to view. 

 

 

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Demand for Ground Rent - £4.78

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Section 21B Summary of Tenant's Rights and obligations notice - £5.98

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